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LOT 0893
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bird Holding a Branch
LATE 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.02 grams, 25.48 mm overall, 19.41 x 16.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
Comprising a substantial hoop with wide, angled shoulders, bezel set with an oval orange carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised bird holding a large branch in its beak; a marriage.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0893
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bird Holding a Branch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Eastern Roman Agate Amuletic Seal with Inscription
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising a domed upper face and gently sloping walls, the underside with two opposing figures on a baseline, holding an object, with the inscription 'WPEOP' beneath the figures. 3.9 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Centaur
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio centaur advancing with staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.60 grams, 10.03 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Double Dolphin Handle
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Formed as two opposed dolphins with s-curved bodies terminating in vine leaves, vesica held between their open mouths; plano-convex in section with openwork. 59 grams, 12 cm
From an old English collection formed since 1960.
